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The $12 million stuffed shark: the curious economics of contemporary art
Par Donald N Thompson. 2008
Delves into the economics and psychology of the contemporary art world - artists, dealers, auction houses, and wealthy collectors. If…
it's true that 85 percent of new contemporary art is bad, why were record prices achieved at auction in 2006 and 2007? Explores money, lust, and the self-aggrandizement of possession in an attempt to determine what makes a particular work of art valuable while others are ignored. 2008.Take off your glasses and see: how to heal your eyesight and expand your insight
Par Jacob Liberman. 1995
Drawing on his own experiences and the success of the people he has treated, Liberman reveals how the fundamental self-healing…
properties of the body/mind connection can change the way you see the world. Liberman focuses on the intimate connection between "eyesight" and "insight" and makes it clear that changing our awareness and perceptions is the best "prescription" of all. 1995.Seeking the sacred: leading a spiritual life in a secular world
Par Elizabeth Etue, Roméo A Dallaire. 2006
In a world permeated by religious strife, renewed interest in issues of faith necessitates a journey beyond the orthodox institutions…
many have come to mistrust. This new brand of "seeker" is looking for an open and safe environment in which to discuss unique interpretations of consciousness, spirituality, ethics, and philosophy through the world's complex mosaic of beliefs and customs. Includes lectures by Jungian therapist Marion Woodman, Lt. General Roméo Dallaire, and Stephen Lewis. Descriptions of violence. 2006.Désir: roman sexo-informatif ((Vivre mieux).)
Par Pascal De Sutter, Valérie Doyen. 2014
" Attention ! Le livre que vous tenez en main est un roman sexo-informatif. Il a été scientifiquement démontré que…
la majorité des personnes qui lisent ce nouveau genre littéraire voient la qualité de leur vie affective et sexuelle s'améliorer. Le principe ? Vous lisez un roman d'aventures enrichi d'informations sexologiques. En suivant pas à pas ce récit d'espionnage aux multiples rebondissements, vous pouvez vous identifier aux personnages dont les émotions sont authentiques. Tout en lisant ces aventures, vous acquérez des connaissances nouvelles en sexologie. Ensuite, consciemment et inconsciemment, vous modifiez certains de vos propres comportements relationnels. Cela semble magique et pourtant c'est scientifique ! À la lecture de ce livre vous comprendrez tous les mystères du désir sexuel féminin. Comment il varie au cours du temps, fluctue, diminue et parfois disparaît. Et comment le faire (re)naître, (re)vivre et l'épanouir pour le plaisir et la complicité du couple. Car le désir est un élément fondamental de votre équilibre sexuel et conjugal. " -- 4e de couv.Le monde est magique!: 11 balades insolites pour changer de regard sur ce qui vous entoure
Par Alexandra Horowitz, Marie-France Desjeux. 2014
" Êtes-vous conscient qu'en ce moment même vous ratez l'essentiel de ce qui se passe autour de vous, là, sous…
votre nez ? Pour vous en convaincre et redécouvrir la magie du monde, il suffit d'appliquer la méthode proposée par Alexandra Horowitz : arpenter le pavé celui de New York en l'occurrence en compagnie d'un spécialiste d'un domaine particulier, et voir à travers ses yeux des facettes inédites du quotidien. Partagez ainsi l'affût de ce spécialiste de la biodiversité, pour croiser les ratons laveurs et les coyotes (!) qui ont envahi la ville. Avec ce géologue, observez les traces des dernières glaciations dans les schistes de Central Park. Suivez les premiers pas du fils de l'auteure et repérez ces formes et ces couleurs que nous avons cessé de voir. Partez à la reconquête de vos sens guidés par cet aveugle, ce médecin, cet acousticien, etc. À la façon d'un Jean Claude Ameisen, Alexandra Horowitz profite de ces balades buissonnières pour décortiquer les mécanismes de la perception et de lattention celle qui nous fait si souvent défaut en exploitant des expériences troublantes de psychologie et les derniers résultats des neurosciences. Poète, savante et aventurière urbaine, elle confirme son statut d'écrivain à suivre attentivement. " -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: On Looking: A Walker’s Guide to the Art of Observation.Stéphan Bureau rencontre Boris Cyrulnik ((Collection Contact).)
Par Boris Cyrulnik, Stéphan Bureau. 2008
"Difficile à qualifier, Boris Cyrulik collectionne les "logue" depuis trois décennies afin de mieux comprendre l'être humain. Psychologue, neurologue, psychiatre…
et éthologue, Boris Cyrulnik a répondu aux questions de Stéphan Bureau avec humour et lucidité. Vulgarisateur de talent, il a su rendre intelligibles les enjeux psychologiques et sociaux de la modernité. Sans jamais déroger à la simplicité engageante dont il a fait sa marque de commerce, il se révèle un fin observateur de la comédie humaine du XXIe siècle. Stéphan Bureau dévoile le côté pudique du chercheur qui projette surtout l'image d'un bon vivant au verbe facile. Ainsi, il aborde avec Cyrulnik des sujets aussi délicats que son évasion du joug nazi à l'âge de trois ans et la mort de ses parents dans les camps de concentration. Également, l'entretien nous apprend que le père du concept de "résilience" considère ne pas avoir réussi à être résilient lui-même. Le temps d'une entrevue, de quelques jours passés dans son village, à Toulon-La-Seyne, le scientifique, dont la démarche a été d'étudier l'homme comme on étudie les animaux, est à son tour étudié dans son milieu naturel. Un entretien lumineux, rien de moins!" -- 4e de couv.Tout se joue avant 100 ans!: éveillez votre sens du jeu en amour, au travail et dans la vie de tous les jours
Par Jean-François Vézina. 2015
" Ce livre vous invite à éveiller votre sens du jeu dans toutes les facettes de votre vie. Le sens…
du jeu, c'est l'espace que vous vous donnez pour réinventer votre quotidien. C'est aussi votre façon unique de rayonner dans le monde, comme un phare, en offrant votre petite étincelle de folie à l'univers. Jouer avec tout et surtout avec rien, voilà le défi que vous lance ce livre. " -- 4e de couv.Le surmoi: il faut, je dois ((Les mots de la psychanalyse).)
Par Saverio Tomasella. 2009
Organe critique, siège du jugement, tribunal intime de tous nos procès, il est nommé surmoi par la psychanalyse. Trop sévère…
chez certains, laxiste chez d'autres, il nous empêche souvent de vivre. D'où vient-il ? Comment se forme-t-il ? Comment agit-il ? Ce petit guide vous invite à découvrir, sur les traces de Freud, Ferenczi et Melanie Klein, ce concept crucial de la psychanalyse. En prime, il vous donnera des pistes pour assouplir votre propre surmoi, afin d'exister par vous-même de façon autonome et authentique. -- 4e de couv.The quantum ten: a story of passion, tragedy, ambition and science
Par Sheilla Jones. 2008
The seeds of the shift currently taking place in science were sown years ago, in 1925-7. That's when a dramatic…
two-year revolution in physics reached a climax, and scientists are still trying to resolve the problem, started then, of unifying the classical and quantum worlds. Describes the rush to formalize quantum physics, the work of just a handful of men fired by ambition, philosophical conflicts and personal agendas. c2008.Stick to your vision: how to get past the hurdles & haters to get where you want to be
Par Maestro Fresh-Wes, Tamara Hendricks-Williams. 2010
Wes "Maestro" Williams has had to overcome many challenges in his life - some come from within, whether it's a…
fear of failure or low self-esteem, and some come from your circumstances. Wes shows you how to define your vision, how to achieve it, and what to do once you're there. He offers useful tips and advice, as well as inspirational stories and quotes, and exercises that will keep you moving towards your own vision. For junior and senior high readers. Some descriptions of violence and some strong language. 2011, c2010.I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder: A Memoir
Par Sarah Kurchak. 2020
Sarah Kurchak is autistic. She hasn’t let that get in the way of pursuing her dream to become a writer,…
or to find love, but she has let it get in the way of being in the same room with someone chewing food loudly, and of cleaning her bathroom sink. In I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder, Kurchak examines the Byzantine steps she took to become “an autistic success story,” how the process almost ruined her life and how she is now trying to recover. Growing up undiagnosed in small-town Ontario in the eighties and nineties, Kurchak realized early that she was somehow different from her peers. She discovered an effective strategy to fend off bullying: she consciously altered nearly everything about herself—from her personality to her body language. She forced herself to wear the denim jeans that felt like being enclosed in a sandpaper iron maiden. Every day, she dragged herself through the door with an elevated pulse and a churning stomach, nearly crumbling under the effort of the performance. By the time she was finally diagnosed with autism at twenty-seven, she struggled with depression and anxiety largely caused by the same strategy she had mastered precisely. She came to wonder, were all those years of intensely pretending to be someone else really worth it? Tackling everything from autism parenting culture to love, sex, alcohol, obsessions and professional pillow fighting, Kurchak’s enlightening memoir challenges stereotypes and preconceptions about autism and considers what might really make the lives of autistic people healthier, happier and more fulfilling.This Is Your Brain on Stereotypes: How Science Is Tackling Unconscious Bias
Par Tanya Lloyd Kyi, Drew Shannon. 2020
An essential overview of the science behind stereotypes: from why our brains form them to how recognizing them can help…
us be less biased. From the time we're babies, our brains constantly sort and label the world around us --- a skill that's crucial for our survival. But, as adolescents are all too aware, there's a tremendous downside: when we do this to groups of people it can cause great harm. Here's a comprehensive introduction to the science behind stereotypes that will help young people make sense of why we classify people, and how we can change our thinking. It covers the history of identifying stereotypes, secret biases in our brains, and how stereotypes affect our sense of self. Most importantly, it covers current research into how science can help us overcome our biases, offering hope for a future where stereotypes are less prevalent and the world is more fair for everyone. Written by award-winning author Tanya Lloyd Kyi, this timely and hopeful book addresses the issues of discrimination, racism, sexism, ableism and homophobia and offers concrete suggestions on how to make change. It uses scientific inquiry and loads of relatable and interesting examples to explore these uncomfortable topics in age-appropriate and engaging ways. Chapters, sidebars and colorful illustrations break the text into manageable chunks. Besides the many ways this book could be used to inspire frank and in-depth discussions on the importance of addressing stereotypes and bias, it also links to many science and social studies curriculum topics. Backmatter includes an extensive list of sources, suggestions for further reading and an index.Clinical psychologist presents a ten-step approach to developing habits around mindful eating. Topics include addressing myths surrounding food and diets,…
changing your mindset about nutrition, understanding connections between emotions and eating, and connecting your mind to your body and listening to your body's signals. 2021The proximity principle: the proven strategy that will lead to the career you love
Par Ken Coleman. 2019
Radio show host presents a guide to and his theories on landing your dream career. Posits that the core action…
is aligning yourself with five key types of people in places to grow, learn, practice, and perform as you develop practices that will ready you for your ideal role. 2019Stranger faces (Undelivered Lectures)
Par Namwali Serpell. 2020
Professor of English at Harvard University presents five essays--intended for lectures--meditating on faces, the presentation of self in physical and…
digital spaces, and perceptions of meaning. Topics include Joseph Merrick, Hannah Crafts, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, Grizzly Man, and the term e-faced. Some violence and some strong language. 2020Crucial conversations: tools for talking when stakes are high
Par Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Al Switzler, Ron McMillan. 2002
Teaches the skills required to master high-stakes interactions both at home and at work. Uses anecdotes to describe how to…
stay focused, be persuasive, actively listen, and achieve action and results. 2002Can you hear me?: how to connect with people in a virtual world
Par Nick Morgan. 2018
Guide to effective online communication addresses problems inherent in the virtual world, including the lack of feedback, empathy, control, emotion,…
and connection and commitment. Discusses specific techniques for emails, conference calls, webinars, chat sessions, and sales. 2018Dog is love: why and how your dog loves you
Par Clive D. L. Wynne. 2019
A canine behaviorist draws on studies from his own lab and others around the world to look at the question…
of whether dogs do, in fact, love their humans. Using research such as MRIs of dogs interacting with their owners, he concludes that affection is intrinsic to dogs. 2019The secret lives of color
Par Kassia St. Clair, Kassia St Clair. 2017
Journalist explores the social and cultural history of colors. Between six and ten shades are highlighted for each of the…
main hues: white, yellow, orange, pink, red, purple, blue, green, brown, and black. Discusses the development of each pigment and its use in the fine and decorative arts. 2016Age of anger: a history of the present
Par Pankaj Mishra. 2017
The author of From the Ruins of Empire (DB 76629) and The Romantics (DB 52514) explores the origins of the…
great waves of paranoid hatred that persist throughout the world in the early twenty-first century. Also discusses historical periods in which similar trends occurred. 2017